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Sergio Perez signs one-year contract extension with Force India

Perez to remain alongside Esteban Ocon in 2018

By Jonathan Green

Sergio Perez has signed a new one-year contract with Force India to remain with the team until the end of 2018.

Force India confirmed they will now field an unchanged driver line-up next season - following Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull and Haas - with the Mexican racing alongside Esteban Ocon.

"Staying with Sahara Force India was always my priority," said Perez. "It's a team that has allowed me to show my talents as a driver and I feel very happy here.

"I'm proud of everything we have already achieved together and I think there is more to come. The team has done an amazing job this year to develop the car and establish our position as the fourth best team in Formula 1.

"In the end, it was an easy decision to continue our journey together."